8BitDo Pro 3 Launches in Europe and UK Two Months After US Release

Key Takeaways

1. The 8BitDo Pro 3 controller became available in Europe and the UK on October 10, after its initial release in August.
2. Pricing for the controller is €69.99 in Europe and £59.99 in the UK, with all color options available, including a new Orange colorway.
3. The controller supports Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connections, compatible with various devices including Nintendo Switch, Android, Apple products, SteamOS, and Windows.
4. Key features include symmetrical TMR thumbsticks, adjustable Hall Effect triggers, remappable buttons, customizable back buttons, swappable magnetic ABXY buttons, and 6-axis motion control.
5. The package includes a charging dock, space for extra ABXY buttons, and a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle.

When the 8BitDo Pro 3 hit the market in August, 8BitDo said it would be ready for US buyers by the end of the month. However, folks in Europe and the UK had to be patient until October 10 to finally get theirs. The long wait is over, and the controller can now be bought in both these regions.

Pricing and Availability

In Europe, the controller costs €69.99, while UK gamers needs to pay £59.99. A great feature is that all color options are up for grabs in both areas, including the newly introduced Orange colorway that was revealed in late September. Check out the links below for all four color choices for each region:

– Europe (Amazon.de)
– UK (Amazon UK)

Features of the Controller

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a Bluetooth controller, but it also comes with a 2.4GHz wireless dongle and can be utilized as a wired controller too. It works seamlessly with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Android devices, Apple products (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26, and visionOS 26), SteamOS, and Windows.

The Pro 3 features symmetrical TMR thumbsticks, adjustable Hall Effect triggers, two remappable bumper buttons, two customizable back buttons, and swappable magnetic ABXY buttons along with 6-axis motion control. Moreover, 8BitDo includes a charging dock with a space for an extra set of ABXY buttons and a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle in the package.

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